Ashley Broomhall embarked on his crazy mission after his mum was diagnosed with breast cancer.

He climbed Ben Nevis fully kitted out as a faceless enforcer of the Galactic Empire with a pal in tow to make sure he didn’t miss his footing.

Earlier this year, Ashley reached the top of Snowdon, also decked out in gleaming white armour, where he was photographed waving to a curious search and rescue helicopter crew.

He is now planning an assault on Scafell Pike, England's highest peak. Then Northern Ireland's highest point, Slieve Donard, will complete the set.

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KITTED OUT: Ashley Broomhall climbing Snowdonia

“The other climbers were shocked – then they wanted a photo”

Ashley Broomhall

Ashley's stormtrooper armour is heavy and restricts his movement and vision.

The 28-year-old said of the Ben Nevis climb: “Stormtrooper costumes are a problem to fit so I got changed in the car park.

“I put it on and I walked all the way up and all the way down in my armour. I did it in seven hours – my guide time – so I was quite impressed. With the mask, I can see in front of me but not directly beneath.

“I had a spotter with me to make sure I didn’t fall over any boulders. The other climbers were shocked – then they wanted a photo.”

Ashley, of Whitchurch, Shrops, who is donating the money raised to Cancer Research UK, said mum Janet, 54, went with him up Snowdon even though she was having radiotherapy.

He said: “I sort of felt helpless being sat on the sidelines while she went through all of this.

“She was really surprised by how determined I was and has been really proud ever since.”